Category: News
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Crime Writers’ Day – Crime Seen Panel: Jane Lythell, Hugh Fraser and Julie Wassmer
There’s a reason – several, actually – why crime drama is so popular on television. The thrill of a chase, the whodunnit factor, the edge of seat menace. Our Crime Seen panel at the festival consists of three authors infinitely qualified to discuss why taking crime and thriller books to…
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Mark Billingham to headline our Crime Writers’ Day
Our first dedicated crime writing festival is shaping up to be a belter! Top crime writer Mark Billingham will be headlining, topping off an exciting day of panels around all aspects of crime writing. Mark will be in conversation with our Patron, author and serving detective, Lisa Cutts, whose latest book, Lost Lives, is being released…
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The Dickens Festival Lowdown!
Christina casts her creative eye over our programme for the upcoming Dickens Festival weekend. The RLF is back this summer’s Dickens Festival weekend with another fantastic programme with performances from some brilliant authors and performers. This year we will be based at the beautiful, newly refurbished Eastgate House (Dickens’ once…
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Every Writer’s Dream
Back in 2015, we were privileged to host author Jane Lythell at our Live’n’Local festival, spending a fascinating hour in her company. Recently, I attended the launch of her fourth book, Behind Her Back, at which the exciting announcement was made that Jane’s debut novel, psychological thriller The Lie of…
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The Turtle Moves Returns!
Crafty fun for all the family with a selection of activities inspired by Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series. Make your own witches or wizard’s hat, decorate a Quantum Weather Butterfly or Maskerade Mask, mind your nose with the springy eggs, or get your hands clay-mucky with golems and trolls! No…
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Dyslexia House Writing Competition
Do you have a story to tell but find it hard to get it down on paper? If it’s a struggle, why not contact Dyslexia House for help? They can help get your words into print. So get in touch right now for writing help! Or do you prefer…
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Sharing memories at Maidstone Museum
We’re very much looking forward to working with Maidstone Museum to capture more local stories and memories, as they open their doors for a morning of reminiscence.
Rochester Literature Festival 